Full of twists and turns; tortuous.
[From Late Latin anfractuōsus, from Latin anfrāctus, winding : am-, ambi-, around; see ambi- + frāctus, past participle of frangere, to break.]
anfractuous
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an·frac·tu·ous (ăn-frăk'chū-əs)  |
adj.
Full of twists and turns; tortuous.
Full of twists and turns; tortuous.
| Thesaurus: anfractuous |
adjective
- Repeatedly curving in alternate directions: flexuous, meandrous, serpentine, sinuous, snaky, tortuous, winding. See repetition, straight/bent.
- Not taking a direct or straight line or course: circuitous, circular, devious, indirect, oblique, roundabout, tortuous. See straight/bent.
| Veterinary Dictionary: anfractuous |
Convoluted; sinuous.
| Obscure Words: anfractuous |
| WordNet: anfractuous |
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Meaning #1:
full of twists and turns
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